Cohort 1: The Net Gala
A social networking event for BIPOC teenagers interested in healthcare careers.
Our Purpose:
Bridging the economic divide in our nation hinges on empowering youth from historically marginalized communities with broad social capital networks. Cohort 1’s project, The Net Gala, stands as a beacon of this mission, bringing together 100 students from NYC and 50 healthcare professionals. This event is more than a gathering; it's an opportunity for meaningful dialogue, incredible food, and the laying of foundations for sustained, impactful relationships.
Our Execution:
The Net Gala took place on Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 6 PM to 9 PM, and was hosted at Above the Heights, located at 2420 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10033. We are thankful to all healthcare professionals across the spectrum, from general practitioners, anesthesiologists, medical administrators, psychiatrists, to surgeons, who attended and engaged with remarkable high school students during this event.
The Net Gala offered a unique opportunity to showcase available internships and mentorship programs, providing a platform for fostering future healthcare leaders.
The Net Gala will return in the Summer of 2025. If you are interested in learning more or in future collaboration, please fill out the form below:
FAQs
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The Net Gala was held on Thursday, June 6th from 6:00pm-9:00pm. The event host is NewComm, a community design studio that identifies, employs, and rigorously prepares high school students to build social ventures that address local challenges.
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The location was Above the Heights, an event space located in Washington Heights. The address is 2420 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10033. Professionals across the medical field including but not limited to clinicians, hospital administrators, current medical and nursing students joined us for this event. A medical technology start-up and other health agencies also attended.
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The theme of 2024 Net Gala was Afrofuturism. Afrofuturism is a cultural aesthetic that combines science-fiction, history and fantasy to explore the African-American experience and aims to connect those from the black diaspora with their forgotten African ancestry.
To learn more:
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We recommended bringing a copy of your resume. Students encountered organizations seeking high school interns for the summer or beyond.
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In May, NewComm held a Pre-Net Gala 1-day program. This was intended to prepare participants with valuable networking skills including background information on medical related topics and professions. It also addressed next steps post the Net Gala. In the meantime, here is a helpful guide for some networking tips.
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For additional information please contact netgala@newcommproject.org Please feel free to keep checking out this page for future updates.
